Also known as Black Knapweed or Hardheads. A common and familiar plant with thistle like flower heads but spineless leaves and stem. The flower heads, which are in bloom from June to September, are purple or occasionally white

Habitat Information
Common knapweed is a tall, native, grassland perennial of low to moderately fertile soils but is absent from very damp or acid sites. Habitats include meadows, pastures, road verges, field borders, waste ground, scrub land and woodland edges. It can persist for many years in both grazed pasture and neglected tussocky grassland.
Ideal to encourage Butterflies and Bees to your garden

Sowing the seeds

Tolerates most soils, prefers partial shade, Sowing time throughout the year, with best results sowing March/April and August to September. Prepare the soil by lightly scarifying to create a shallow broken surface. Sprinkle evenly the seeds then lightly rake into your prepared soil.

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